Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kabulense
ID:
72419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 19: 25 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071748



Common Names

  • Kabul Dandelion
  • Kabul Hawkweed
  • Kabul Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum kabulense (also called Kabul dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum kabulense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum kabulense is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum kabulense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. The seeds should be sown in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum kabulense

Taraxacum kabulense is native to Afghanistan and can be found in the Hindu Kush mountain range.

Taraxacum kabulense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum kabulense?

Taraxacum kabulense

What is the common name of Taraxacum kabulense?

Kabul Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum kabulense?

Asteraceae

Species in the Taraxacum genus

Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References